Dani Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Dude, I think it has nothing to do with self esteem... People have differences in tastes, is what it boils down to. Maybe in the world you live in, exotic hides are all black market, but in the real world, tons of exotic hides, including elephant, are traded legally and ethically. Do I agree that there is a dark side to the exotic hides trade? Absolutely! I made sure this was legally obtained before I took ownership of it. Parts of Africa are overpopulated by elephants, just as Florida is overpopulated by alligators from over conservationism (is that even a word?). I can respect your stance and your opinions, as they are yours to have, but please don't push your beliefs on to me. I will push my beliefs as long as i now they are right In regards to this elephant or such leathers are so wrong on all moral and etical scales i now about.. It has nothing to do whit taste if you like to wear exotic leathers you are supporting a future whitout a rich wilderness that is fact but if that is whant you like to see in the future and show your grandchildren then fine be my guest i can't do much more then say its wrong i whish i coud do more.. Florida as Africa is overpopulated by humans not animals you walked into their back garden not the other way around, they as you shoud have a place to live. I eat meat so no peta label pleas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrscom Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Florida as Africa is overpopulated by humans not animals you walked into their back garden not the other way around, they as you shoud have a place to live. I eat meat so no peta label pleas Help me find a place to live then, as there bears and gators in my backyard. Obviously, by your point of view, they deserve my home much more than I do... Fact of the matter is, you're not going to change my opinion, and I'm not going to change yours... if you'd like to take this to PMs, let's do it, but I did NOT post my work to start a debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 No person has the right to force their beliefs on others, whether they are right or wrong. As to elephant hide watch straps................. certainly NOT for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Reps VS endangerd animals Ok a nuff from me in this thread i have said what i think of this subject. I'm sure cows and crocodiles are relieved....They were outraged to hear that elephants' lives were somehow more valuable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm sure cows and crocodiles are relieved....They were outraged to hear that elephants' lives were somehow more valuable. I was gonna say that! I don't agree with using elephant for strap material however, my bald eagle strap is much more comfortable and beautiful! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 So who is going to be an advocate for rubber trees??? I have no problem with aligator straps. As someone who lived in Florida when they first began the legal hunting of gators... I have seen just how many of these creatures roam that area of the country. I read an article a few weeks ago that said that over 1200 nuisance calls are made per month in Dade and Broward Counties. And that 50% of those calls result in the humane killing of the animal. THATS ALOT OF STRAPS and gator steaks! Maybe I havent done enough research, but Ive never heard of a similar situation with elephants. Regardless of your beliefs, thoughts or concerns... the strap you made is beautiful. The quality is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) Included in the box are stingray, ostrich, buffalo, lizard, hippo, gator, tiger shark, and elephant. Take that, Peta! Seriously though I think you need some more panda/baby kitten to even things out. Edited May 27, 2008 by Corgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Take that, Peta! Seriously though I think you need some more panda/baby kitten to even things out. Tell your grandchildren you did nothing to save our wilderness, trust me when people look back at our time in history people like you whit a disregard to such things as endangerd animals will be looked on as scum..I have been to many country's also Africa and seen such animals maybe that is what you need!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobalina Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 and to this remark Africa are overpopulated Yes Africa is but not by animals. Cheers Florida as Africa is overpopulated by humans Margaret Sanger Founder of Planned Parenthood was a virulent racist and would agree with these quotes. http://www.blackgenocide.org/sanger.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Margaret Sanger Founder of Planned Parenthood was a virulent racist and would agree with these quotes. http://www.blackgenocide.org/sanger.html not racist just realist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Nice work, I dont think I could wear elephant hide though! Agreed CBR. But it looks very unique, well done!! If you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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